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The measure is being introduced in the context of foreign economic pressure and response to sanctions from unfriendly countries.
The Russian government introduces import customs duties of 35% on biologically active food additives from unfriendly countries, with the exception of Hungary and Slovakia.
The resolution comes into force seven days after official publication and is valid until the end of 2027.
MOSCOW, September 25 - RIA Novosti. The Russian government is introducing import customs duties of 35% on biologically active food additives from unfriendly countries, with the exception of Hungary and Slovakia, follows from the resolution of the Russian Cabinet of Ministers, posted on Friday on the official portal for the publication of regulations.
The resolution comes into force seven days after the day of its official publication and is valid until the end of 2027.

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